Ed Barnhart: The Forgotten Island of Rapa Nui

Ed Barnhart: The Forgotten Island of Rapa Nui

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Mythical Ireland embodies the search for a soul among Ireland's ancient ruins, and is an attempt to retrieve something of deeper import from 5,000-year-old megalithic monuments and their associated myths. The book represents a fascinating and engaging journey through time, landsc ...  Show more

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